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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,766.77, 16,150.15 and 2,975.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,766.77, 16,150.15 and 2,975.58 is: 4,463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,766.77 : 16,150.15 = 2,975.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,766.77/16,150.15 = 2,975.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,766.77x = 16,150.15 × 2,975.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,766.77x = 48,056,048.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,056,048.46/10,766.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.37

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